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noun
a curtain hung in a doorway, either to replace the door or for decoration.
Also, por·tière.
Origin:
1835–45; < French portière < Medieval Latin portāria, noun use of feminine of Late Latin portārius; see porter2
1835–45; < French portière < Medieval Latin portāria, noun use of feminine of Late Latin portārius; see porter2
Related forms
por·tiered, adjective
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Portiere
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| portiere | |
noun | |
| a heavy curtain hung across a doorway |
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